Orelia had just found a part-time gig as a dance double on a recruitment app when Kyle called to remind her that Zoe was scheduled for surgery the next day. He mentioned that he would come pick her up to avoid any misunderstandings, and Orelia agreed.
Early the next morning, Kyle's silver Cayenne was parked at the curb.
Seeing Kyle, Orelia felt a bit uneasy. She headed straight for the passenger side. "I've been feeling sick and getting car sick these past few days, so I'll sit up front."
From the back seat, Kyle stared at her profile. 'She's avoiding me.'
Zoe's surgery was scheduled at the surgical building. Upon arriving at the hospital, Kyle and Orelia bumped into Sally.
Kyle pointed to her foot. "Still hurting?"
"No big deal," Sally replied with a smile.
A few days ago, Orelia h
